NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Safety Ratings
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 40 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness achieves an Exceptional rating on the NHTSA Safety Index, scoring 99 out of 100. This model year demonstrates a robust safety profile, marked by perfect scores in both crash protection and avoidance technology. Federal data shows no recalls have been issued for the vehicle. Its frontal and side crash-test star ratings are strong, further reinforcing its overall safety performance.
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness received a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100 based on NHTSA crash test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness ranks 15 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 40 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 15 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness posted a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, a notable five-point climb from the 2024 model year's already strong 94 out of 100. Both years sit in the Exceptional band, but the 2025 edition reaches near the ceiling of the scale. The gain is grounded in specifics: the defect record sub-score landed at 18.5 out of 20, supported by a clean recall ledger with zero campaigns on file. Crash protection contributed a full 70 out of 70, anchored by 5-star frontal and side results from NHTSA. Avoidance technology scored a perfect 10 out of 10, reflecting standard equipment across forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The 40 owner complaints on file introduce some texture worth noting: lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems together account for 13 of those unverified allegations, a pattern that warrants attention given these are the very systems that contribute to the avoidance tech score. Visibility-related reports add another 11 allegations. None of these complaints have triggered a recall campaign, but the concentration in active safety systems is a data point this Safety Desk flags for prospective buyers.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness achieved the highest marks in federal crash testing, earning 5 out of 5 stars for both frontal and side impact protection. No overall or rollover ratings have been published by NHTSA for this model. This "not rated" status carries no implication of safety or risk.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20206
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness have any recalls?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive orders have been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness?
Owners have filed 40 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other issues (12 reports), Lane Departure systems (9), and Visibility concerns (7). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness?
Before purchasing this one-year-old vehicle, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm no new campaigns have opened since the vehicle was built. Verify with the seller that any future remedy work can be completed at no cost if a recall is issued.
- The 2025 model year Safety Index of 99/100 represents a five-point increase over the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, driven by a perfect defect record sub-score of 18.5/20 and zero active recall campaigns.
- NHTSA awarded 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side crash protection for this specific model year; overall and rollover ratings have not been published by NHTSA.
- Thirteen of the 40 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA target the lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems, which are the same technologies that earned a perfect 10/10 avoidance tech sub-score.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, but buyers should verify this by VIN before completing any used-market purchase, as the recall record is a live database.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness places
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness safety questions
Was the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness earned 5 out of 5 stars for frontal and 5 out of 5 stars for side. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 40 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Crosstrek Wilderness years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20206), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 15 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.